IT Business Analyst - HR/Workday

Job Title: IT Business Analyst - HR/Workday
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite/week)
Duration: 1 year Contract (Possible extension)

Job Description:
Top Requirements:

• Prior experience with US Payroll
• Strong Workday knowledge with Benefits Integration
• 8+ years as a Business Analyst (HR systems focus), strong stakeholder engagement
• Requirements gathering, process/data analysis, acceptance criteria and testing coordination
• Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery models

Nice to Have:
CBAP or PMI-PBA

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support HR systems initiatives with a focus on Workday, US Payroll, and Benefits Integration. In this role, you will partner closely with stakeholders to capture business needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and drive solution design that aligns with organizational goals. You ll act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technology concepts into clear business outcomes while ensuring compliance, usability, and long-term value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and document business problems, value drivers, and requirements, considering health, safety, security, usability, and data needs.
• Translate business requirements into system functionality, evaluating feasibility, risks, and business impact.
• Assess and model processes, data flows, and system capabilities; identify areas for improvement.
• Develop clear, traceable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and software vendors to ensure business needs are met.
• Configure and document software and processes using established tools and standards.
• Define acceptance criteria and coordinate testing to validate solutions.
• Build and present business cases to support solution prioritization and funding decisions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions, balancing competing priorities and building consensus.
• Stay current on HR technology, architecture, and vendor solutions; bring innovative approaches to problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience with at least 8 years as a Business Analyst.
• Proven expertise in HR processes and US Payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Workday and Benefits Integration.
• Experience with Agile and hybrid project delivery methods.
• Strong skills in data/process analysis, systems engineering concepts, and data visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to align business requirements with system capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Preferred: CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA certification.

What We re Looking For:
A systematic problem solver with attention to detail, capable of guiding stakeholders through complex decisions while keeping projects on track. You should be comfortable facilitating large design sessions, handling competing objectives, and adjusting expectations in a dynamic environment.